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Belkin 7-port Ultra-Slim Desktop Hub
Belkin is known for excellent products, and we use a lot of Belkin devices at GI. The 7-port Ultra-Slim Desktop Hub is a decent addition to the arsenal. Its size makes it somewhat portable, but the downside is that it requires a power outlet to function. However, if you're working somewhere that has access to outlets, this will provide great power. Seven USB spots are a lot, and the hub is no-frills and uncomplicated to use. Though the need for the power outlet hampers its portability, it's still a great option for on the go.
Price: $27.99 (BestBuy.com)
Where to buy: BestBuy.com, Amazon.com, Belkin.com
Belkin is known for excellent products, and we use a lot of Belkin devices at GI. The 7-port Ultra-Slim Desktop Hub is a decent addition to the arsenal. Its size makes it somewhat portable, but the downside is that it requires a power outlet to function. However, if you're working somewhere that has access to outlets, this will provide great power. Seven USB spots are a lot, and the hub is no-frills and uncomplicated to use. Though the need for the power outlet hampers its portability, it's still a great option for on the go.
Price: $27.99 (BestBuy.com)
Where to buy: BestBuy.com, Amazon.com, Belkin.com
Dell D3100 USB 3.0 Docking Station
This is an extremely powerful hub. GI bought this because we use one at the day job. It works flawlessly with our work-issued Dell laptop that's like our personal laptop so we figured it would be a great buy. We have a lot of devices that need to be hooked up simultaneously while we're working on various projects, so this was the best and most elegant solution.
It has six USB-A ports, a VGA port, two HDMI ports, headphone jack, supports up to three displays and provides a nice punch of power. Depending on what you have plugged in, you may have to unplug some things in order for a laptop to boot, but that's a minor inconvenience. This is not a cheap hub, but you're getting a good buy and great value with the number of ports it provides.
Price: $37.99 (BestBuy.com)
Where to buy: BestBuy.com, Dell.com, Amazon.com
This is an extremely powerful hub. GI bought this because we use one at the day job. It works flawlessly with our work-issued Dell laptop that's like our personal laptop so we figured it would be a great buy. We have a lot of devices that need to be hooked up simultaneously while we're working on various projects, so this was the best and most elegant solution.
It has six USB-A ports, a VGA port, two HDMI ports, headphone jack, supports up to three displays and provides a nice punch of power. Depending on what you have plugged in, you may have to unplug some things in order for a laptop to boot, but that's a minor inconvenience. This is not a cheap hub, but you're getting a good buy and great value with the number of ports it provides.
Price: $37.99 (BestBuy.com)
Where to buy: BestBuy.com, Dell.com, Amazon.com